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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,574.95, 5,363.96 and 1,385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,574.95, 5,363.96 and 1,385.22 is: 2,078.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,574.95 : 5,363.96 = 1,385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,574.95/5,363.96 = 1,385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,574.95x = 5,363.96 × 1,385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,574.95x = 7,430,257.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430,257.75/3,574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.42

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